Ford/Lincoln Techs

[Desert Rat]

Thought I would move this thread to west
I have a question for a Lincoln tech if we have one on the boards. it concerns the factory alarm system on a 2000 Lincoln LS. Any help?? Any in the LA area?

[randy77zt]

can you be specific about the problem?is it about the keys(there is a chip imbedded in the black plastic) or the remotes?i work as a ford dealer tech.from my experience its best not to wire an aftermarkit alarm on top of the ford system.if the ignition lock cylinder gets pulled with a slide hammer it wont start.the dealer has to program the keys into the car with a scan tool.my girlfriend's car has a extra key underneath the back seat so if she loses the keys she can have aaa slim jim it and still drive it.

[Desert Rat]

No problem with the keys. I just picked up a used Lincoln LS for the wife and the dealer wants close to $900 to enable the alarm, something called skylock or close to that. The remote key fob will lock and unlock all doors , flash the parking lights, and cause the factory dash red LED to flash when set. It won't however enable the actual alarm. You can open a door thru an open window and the alarm will not go off and you can still start the car. I don't want to put in an aftermarket alarm if it is easy to enable the factory one. All I want is a basic alarm/starter disable with is already on the car from the factory as I understand. I want to try and keep the original fobs as they open the windows and moon roof too. Any easy way to program it? Any help is appreciated.

[randy77zt]

never heard of skylock system-is it something dealer installed?the dealers try to sell stuff like this because it has a huge(300%) mark up.car dealers are snakes.the tech that works next to me has a ls.i can check with him but i really think this a dealer install type scam.kind of like a aftermarkit gm onstar system. my opinion is its best to leave the car as-is if you are happy with the way it works.

[funkcity]

Here are some sites with LOTS of info on the Lincoln LS
Lincoln LS Owners Club
www.llsoc.com
I am a member of this club and it has been a great experience.
There is participation from Lincoln engineers.
It is a paid membership but there is a 30 free trial and a huge amount of technical info in the archives there.
Edmunds Forums
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX?50@195.vbgbcWTrdjT.2@.eea34f2!make=Lincoln&mo del=LS&ed_makeindex=.eea34f2
Flat Rate Tech
http://flatratetech.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi
I have used this to ask very specific maintenance and repair questions.
Mechanics/techs will usually have some good answers.

[Desert Rat]

Very good info Although there is no 30 day trial that i can see. There is some info to be had that is good to know

[cola]

My Harley Supercrew f-150 alarm is the same way. I though it was just a pile of sh*t alarm. Does it just need to be activated.
Late, Mike

[Desert Rat]

Not sure. Can't get anything out of the F'N dealer thats why I'm asking here. They want to sell me thier version of lojack for $900. I told them thats why I have full coverage and no thanks. I can't believe a Lincoln LS with all the options doesn't have a alarm !?!http://dmontzmax.maximaclubca.com/Si...ies/ne_nau.gif

[wedge44]

Ok I'm in what type of security system is on my 02 f-350 lariat :hammerhea

[randy77zt]

wedge 44-if its got a flat steel key it has no system at all.most f250/350 have no chip in the key.so if the ignition lock cylinder gets pulled with a slide hammer its drive it off with a screw driver.this is a good truck to put an alarm system on.